Arts & Sciences Peer Mentors

The College of Arts & Sciences Peer Mentoring Program is designed to support you during your first year at Marquette. Our peer mentors are experienced students ready to share their stories, tips, and advice to help you succeed both in and out of the classroom. Whether it’s navigating campus resources, managing your time, or just getting involved, they’ve got you covered!

What You Can Ask About:

  • Time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies
  • How to navigate campus resources like the library, tutoring, and career services
  • Tips on getting involved with extracurriculars, internships, and volunteering
  • Insights on building a sense of belonging at Marquette
  • What to expect in ARSC1953: Exploring Arts and Sciences
  • Engaging in class discussions and gaining confidence in speaking

…and much more!

How to Connect:

  • Review the peer mentors listed below.
  • Pick a mentor whose experiences align with your needs.
  • Email them to schedule a meeting or answer a question
  • Share your availability and set up a time to chat.

 

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Fill out this form to be connected with our team
 

Gabby Amarh

Gabby

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Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Minor: Spanish for the Healthcare Professions

Hometown: Round Lake, Illinois

Organizations and Activities: African Student Association (secretary), Marquette Mentors, E-Lead, A&S Student Ambassador

Professional Experience: Disciplinary Honors Chemistry Research, BIOL 1001/1002 tutor, Resident Assistant at Humphrey Hall

Ask me about: Joining clubs, biology, anything about being premed, community networking, the World Cup, or literally anything at all

Lois Dahlman

Lois

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Major: History and Social Welfare & Justice

Hometown: Millet, Alberta (Canada)

Organizations and Activities: A&S Student Ambassador, basketball coaching, Honors program, Outdoor Adventure Club

Professional Experience: MKE Roots Undergrad Researcher, Honors Peer Mentor, Milwaukee Rescue Mission Distribution Center, EOP tutor

Ask me about: study abroad (I studied in South Africa)!, history/SOWJ course recommendation and field opportunities, my cat Seamus

Jordan Dubeck

Jordan

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Major: Biological Sciences & Environmental Science

Minor: Chemistry

Hometown: Wheaton, IL

Organizations and Activities: Cook Bee Lab, Biological Undergraduate Society

Professional Experience: I am an active member in the Cook Bee Lab where I am currently studying if bees can learn temperature through PER.

Ask me about: Research Opportunities, Course Recommendations, STEM-Related Activities

Julia Gurgul

Julia

Major: Criminology and Law Studies

Minor: Political Science

Hometown: Shorewood, Illinois

Organizations and Activities: Joining philosophy Club and Criminology and Law Studies Society

Ask me about: Joining clubs, Crim. And Law Studies, Political Science, The Pre-Law Track, Managing Stress, etc.

Danielle Idzi

Danielle

Major: Computer Science 

Minors: Data Science and Mathematics 
 
Hometown: Seattle, Washington 
 
Organizations and Activities: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) President,  Hype Marquette, Pure Dance Marquette
 
Professional Experience: Girls who Code Facilitator, Desk receptionist, retail. 
 
Ask me about: Computer Science Courses, clubs to join on campus, study skills or coding help!

Filip Kisielewski

Filip

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Major: Statistical Science and Data Science

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Organizations and Activities: Marquette Club Fencing President, AMU Building Manager, NSFP SPARK Leader, Marquette Honors College

Professional Experience: Resident Assistant at Straz Tower

Ask me about: Fencing, becoming an RA, Star Wars Trivia

Jo Nuñez

Jo

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Major: Psychology

Minor: Neuroscience

Hometown: Downers Grove, IL

Organizations and Activities: SJP | Food Recovery Network | Coffee Club | research assistant | A&S Ambassador | AMU Info Desk

Professional Experience: I am a member of Dr. Nielson's AIM lab here at Marquette. I have made and presented 3 research posters, with another cooking up this year!

Ask me about: Undergrad research | minors | campus resources

Sofia Rivera

Sofia

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Major: Criminology and Social Justice & Welfare

Minor: Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Organizations and Activities: On E-Board for ASO Latina Sorority and for Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

Professional Experience: Office assistant at a law firm

Ask me about: Book recommendations, multicultural Greek life, RPGs, and good boba spots!

Yoanna Zaharieva

Yoanna

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Major: Psychology + Criminology

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Organizations and Activities: A&S Peer Mentor, A&S Ambassador, and dancer on Hype!

Professional Experience: Bartender at the Annex

Ask me about: Coffee shops in Milwaukee, making the most of college, and anything psych/crim-related!